The Rochester Symphony Guild Invites you to the Magic of ‘Merry and Bright,’ A Holiday Luncheon Event

Experience the joy of the season at the Rochester Symphony Guild’s Annual Holiday Luncheon, set in the elegant Great Oaks Country Club at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard, Rochester, Michigan. This delightful event will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and promises to be a memorable celebration filled with warmth and cheer. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join in the festivities and share the magic of the holidays. We encourage you to bring friends and family along … [Read more...]

Dave Bennett is coming to The Rochester Symphony Guild’s Taste and Tunes

The Rochester Symphony Guild invites you to an extraordinary evening of fine dining and music as we welcome back the incomparable Michigan-based jazz clarinetist, Dave Bennett, and the Dave Bennett Quartet. Join us for this special evening of Taste & Tunes 2025, at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester, Michigan, on Saturday, November 8, beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by a delicious plated dinner prepared by the Great Oaks chefs. A cash bar is available. Throughout the … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Guild Presents ‘Nuclassica’ at Taste & Tunes 2024

The Rochester Symphony Guild invites you to Taste & Tunes 2024 with the enchanting sounds of Nuclassica. On Saturday, November 2, 2024, set against the exclusive backdrop of Great Oaks Country Club at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard in Rochester, Michigan, Nuclassica’s electrifying presence guarantees an unforgettable night filled with high-energy artistry. Beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. this event will indulge your senses and support the Rochester Symphony Orchestra's mission to … [Read more...]

THREE MEN AND A TENOR to Headline ‘Taste & Tunes’

THREE MEN AND A TENOR coming to Taste & Tunes on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. held at Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI, and sponsored by The Rochester Symphony Guild Festival of Parties. Plan now for an evening of dining and music at “Taste & Tunes” held at Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester Hills, Michigan featuring entertainment by THREE MEN AND A TENOR. Begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by a delicious plated dinner prepared by … [Read more...]

Taste & Tunes to Benefit Rochester Symphony Orchestra

“Taste & Tunes” Features Multi-Instrument Phenomenon and Vocalist Dave Bennett You won’t find many musicians who are equally conversant with the music of Benny Goodman (the “King of Swing”) and Roy Orbison (“The Soul of Rock and Roll”). An annual fixture at several American music festivals, Dave Bennett is a clarinet virtuoso who plays electric guitar, piano, drums, AND vocalizes. He will be featured at “Taste & Tunes”, the Rochester Symphony Guild’s benefit for the Rochester … [Read more...]

Rochester Junior Women’s Club Annual Installation Dinner

The Rochester Junior Women’s Club (RJWC) Recently Held their Annual Installation Dinner at Great Oaks Country Club During the evening their slate of officers for the 2018-2019 year were announced and are as follows: President Mary Anderson, President Elect/New Members Karen Geibel, Vice President Tanya Armitage-Edgeworth, Recording Secretary Jessica Cossette, Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Hyvari, Treasurer Cyndi Willoughby and Parliamentarian Carol Anne Ketelsen. Outstanding members … [Read more...]

Crittenton Foundation is Back in Full Swing

This Year’s Crittenton Classic is Scheduled for June 25 Reinvigorated with new leadership and advisory committee over the past year, the Crittenton Foundation is poised to promote philanthropic support for the Rochester hometown hospital, Ascension Crittenton. The mission of the Foundation is the advancement of health programs and services to save lives and promote wellness in the greater Rochester area. Their essential work will enable new medical technologies, facility improvements and … [Read more...]

Rock And Roll at Taste & Tunes

Love Rock and Roll Remember those good ole days of kicking up your heels and singing aloud “Johnny Be Good and “Proud Mary”? Well, join us for an evening of fun and music at the Rochester Symphony Guild’s benefit for the Rochester Symphony Orchestra called Taste & Tunes on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The event will be held at Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester, MI with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by a silent auction of themed baskets, tickets to various theatre, sport and concert … [Read more...]

New Day Foundation Golf Outing at Great Oaks County Club is June 19

New Day Foundation Golf Outing to be Hosted by Great Oaks Country Club  As part of a new Great Oaks GIVES partnership, Great Oaks Country Club will host a golf outing to benefit New Day Foundation for Families on Monday, June 19, to benefit local families facing cancer.   New Day Foundation for Families, based in Rochester, is pleased to be selected by Great Oaks Gives as their local charity partner this year.  The mission of Great Oaks Gives is to “promote and deliver the volunteer engagement … [Read more...]

Rochester-opoly Now Available, Just in Time for the Holidays

This holiday season the places of Rochester will be spaces on a customized board game, Rochester-opoly. The game will feature all of the fun and memorable places in our community, including Leader Dogs for the Blind, Oakland University, Rochester Hills Public Library and many more. The game was created by Lynne Vettraino, a local entrepreneur, after she was inspired by a similar game in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, “While visiting my hometown, I saw a custom city-based ‘opoly’ game and was … [Read more...]